On deck: Twins at Angels, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Did you know: Twins outfielder Josh Willingham has a .329 career average against the Angels, including 11 hits in 14 at-bats before this series.

THE PITCHERS

RHP GARRETT RICHARDS (7-2, 2.49)

Richards has had plus velocity his entire career, but this season he’s managed to bring it up a notch. He’s averaged a career-high 96.97 mph on his four-seam fastball, which is especially impressive because he’s thrown more pitches per game in his first year as full-time starter. Richards has faced the Twins for only one inning in his career.

• Vs. Minnesota: 0-0, 0.00

• At Angel Stadium: 9-5, 4.13

• Loves to face: Kendrys Morales, 2 for 10 (.200)

• Hates to face: None

RHP JOHAN PINO (0-0, 2.57)

The 30-year-old Venezuelan made his major-league debut last week after spending 10 years in the minors. He gave up two runs in seven innings in a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox. Pino, who has been with four organizations, was originally signed by the Twins, and he returned this season. He went 9-1 with a 1.92 ERA at Triple-A.